De Winkel van Sinkel ‘Anything is available in the Winkel
van Sinkel’. The famous shop mentioned in this song is located in
the heart of Utrecht. Today, it is a cultural and culinary store with
many wonderful activities!

Events at the Neude In addition to sunny outdoor cafés,
every year various events are held at the Neude. tip! Find more
information about the events in the ‘Evenementen & festivals’
explore Utrecht brochure.

Sint Willibrordkerk The many churches in Utrecht reflect a
religious past. During ‘Kerken Kijken’, held from June until September, many of them open their doors to the public, such as the richly
adorned Sint Willibrordkerk.

23 Stadhuis
(Stadhuisbrug)
Sinds 1343 wordt de stad hier bestuurd. In het bijzondere gebouw
komen klassieke en moderne bouwstijlen samen.
UTRECHT BY NIGHT
Blijf je slapen in Utrecht? Of nog
’s-avonds laat in de stad? In Utrecht is
het heerlijk eten, drinken en uitgaan.
Maar dit mag je ook niet missen:
If you are spending the night in
Utrecht or are still in the city at a late
hour, Utrecht has wonderful options for
dining, having drinks and entertainment. But be sure to check the following
out:

Flora’s Hof Hidden in the shadows of the Dom Tower and
behind a majestic gate, there is this magnificent walled city garden. At the corner you can look right into the restoration studio of
Museum Speelklok.

Utrecht heeft een compacte binnenstad waar­in je je makkelijk
te voet verplaatst. Voor een bezoek aan bijv. de Botanische Tuinen of Kasteel De Haar stap je eenvoudig op de fiets.
tip! Fietsen kun je overal huren, bijvoorbeeld bij het Centraal
Station of de VVV (Domplein 9).
Utrecht has a compact city centre which can be explored on foot,
you can visit the Botanical Gardens or De Haar Castle by bike.
tip! Bikes can be hired at various locations throughout the city,
such as at the main railway station or the Tourist Information
(VVV, Domplein 9).

UTRECHT FOR THE FIRST TIME
Utrecht is the beating heart of the Netherlands. A city with an unparalleled vitality. A medieval city centre small enough to explore on
foot. Large enough to enjoy world class festivals, modern architecture, trendy shops and interesting museums for days on end. Utrecht
has a wealth of culture and history. Utrecht bustles with life. 65,000
students. An extensive number of cultural events. Friendly outdoor
cafés. Hospitable hotels. Utrecht has it all. Located merely thirty minutes from Schiphol airport. And all of the great Dutch sites nearby.

tip! Find out all of the fun things to do
Anyone who has been to Utrecht comes back for more... Explore
the wonderful things Utrecht has to offer! Check out the other
Ontdek Utrecht (Explore Utrecht) brochures, download the
Utrecht City Guide App or go to www.bezoek-utrecht.nl.
UTRECHT CITY GUIDE APP
Met de gratis Utrecht City Guide App voor iPhone
of Android heb je alle Utrechtse adressen bij de
hand. Van attracties, musea en restaurants tot de
leukste uitgaans-tips en winkels.
With this free Utrecht City Guide for iPhone and
Android you have all the Utrecht addresses always
at hand. From attractions, museums and restaurants
to the best entertainment tips and shops.

First time in Utrecht? Or have you been before?
These are the things you shouldn’ t miss:

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Twijnstraat & Ledig Erf The Twijnstraat is among the oldest
Utrecht shopping streets. Meet locals on the outdoor cafés at the end of
the street (Ledig Erf), also the location of the celebrated Louis Hartlooper Complex cinema club.

Parks, almshouses & monastery gardens The Sainte
Marie courtyard is one of those numerous gardens and parks where
you can almost hear the silence. tip! Get one of the special walking
brochures at the VVV (Tourist Information Office; Domplein 9) for
just a couple of euros.

The Spoorwegmuseum (Railway Museum) The worlds of
the Railway Museum are an adventure for everyone and the museum
is within walking distance from the centre. Alternatively, go by train,
because naturally the museum has its very own station.

Canal cruise The ultimate way to quickly explore Utrecht
city centre is by taking a cruise of the canals. An excursion by canoe,
boat or pedal boat is a wonderful alternative for more active people!

Oudegracht For centuries, the Oudegracht, with its distinctive wharves, has been the very life line of Utrecht. Today, it is a shopping Walhalla with outdoor cafés, restaurants, and flower stalls.

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13 Stadskasteel Oudaen
(Oudegracht 99)
In dit eeuwenoude kasteel kun je nu lekker eten of wat drinken.
Heel bijzonder is de bierbrouwerij in de werfkelder.
OUDAEN CITY CASTLE Have a drink or meal in this ancient
castle with a brewery in the wharf cellar.